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{{Home video
 
{{Home video
| title = The Little Mermaid (1998 VHS/1999 DVD)
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|title = The Little Mermaid (1998 VHS/1999 DVD)
| image = [[File:Littlemermaid dvd.jpg|200px]]
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|image = [[File:Littlemermaid dvd.jpg|200px]]
| releasedate = March 31, 1998 (VHS)<br/>December 7, 1999 (DVD)
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|asin = 0788812408 (VHS)<br/>B00001QEE7 (DVD)
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|releasedate = March 31, 1998 (VHS)<br/>December 7, 1999 (DVD)
| stocknumber = 12731
 
| listprice = $26.99 (VHS)<br/>$39.99 (DVD)
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|stocknumber = 12731 (VHS)<br/>18787 (DVD)
| aspectratio = 4:3 (Pan & Scan)<br/>1.66:1 (Letterbox)
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|listprice = $26.99 (VHS)<br/>$39.99 (DVD)
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|aspectratio = 4:3 (Pan & Scan)<br/>1.66:1 (Letterbox)
| format = Single Side, Dual Layer
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|format = Single Side, Dual Layer
| audio = Dolby Digital 5.1
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|audio = Dolby Digital 5.1
| language = English, French (DVD only), Spanish (DVD only)
 
| subtitles = English (Closed Captioned)
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|language = English, French (DVD only), Spanish (DVD only)
 
|subtitles = English (Closed Captioned)
| previous = [[Peter Pan (1998 VHS/1999 DVD)|Peter Pan]]
 
| next = [[Flubber (VHS/DVD)|Flubber]] (VHS)<br/>[[The Jungle Book (1997 VHS/1999 DVD)|The Jungle Book]] (DVD)
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|previous = [[Peter Pan (1998 VHS/1999 DVD)|Peter Pan]]
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|next = VHS: [[Melody Time (1998 VHS)|Melody Time]]<br>DVD: [[The Jungle Book (1997 VHS/1999 DVD)|The Jungle Book]]
}}
 
Just after The Little Mermaid was re-released in theaters on November 22, 1995/November 14, 1997, Disney planned to re-release the film on VHS in THX-certified format. The video was released on March 31, 1998. Almost a year after the VHS stopped selling (as of January 31, 1999), the film got a DVD release on December 7, 1999.
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}}Just after The Little Mermaid was re-released in theaters on November 14, [[1997]], Disney planned to re-release the film on VHS in THX-certified format. The video was released on March 31, [[1998]]. Almost a year after the VHS stopped selling (as of January 31, 1999), the film got a DVD release on December 7, [[1999]].
 
==Synopsis==
 
==Synopsis==
 
===DVD version===
 
===DVD version===
All the music, fun and excitement under the sea resurface in this magical, DVD edition of Disney's 28th animated masterpiece. Awash with breathtaking animation, unforgettably colorful characters and two Academy Awards for score and song, "Under the Sea," The Little Mermaid is one of Disney's most cherished films.
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All the music, fun and excitement under the sea resurface in this magical, special/DVD edition of Disney's 28th animated masterpiece. Awash with breathtaking animation, unforgettably colorful characters and two Academy Awards for score and song, "Under the Sea," The Little Mermaid is one of Disney's most cherished films.
   
 
Ariel, the fun-loving and mischievous mermaid, is enchanted with all things human. Disregarding her father's order to stay away from the world above the sea, she swims to the surface and, in a raging storm, rescues the prince of her dreams. Determined to be human, she strikes a bargain with the devious seawitch, Ursula, and trades her fins and beautiful voice for legs. With her best friend, the adorable and chatty Flounder, and her reluctant chaperone Sebastian, the hilarious, reggae-singing Caribbean crab, at her side, Ariel must win the prince's love and save her father's kingdom - all in a heart-pounding race against time!
 
Ariel, the fun-loving and mischievous mermaid, is enchanted with all things human. Disregarding her father's order to stay away from the world above the sea, she swims to the surface and, in a raging storm, rescues the prince of her dreams. Determined to be human, she strikes a bargain with the devious seawitch, Ursula, and trades her fins and beautiful voice for legs. With her best friend, the adorable and chatty Flounder, and her reluctant chaperone Sebastian, the hilarious, reggae-singing Caribbean crab, at her side, Ariel must win the prince's love and save her father's kingdom - all in a heart-pounding race against time!
==Product Details==
 
===VHS===
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
| style="text-align:center;"|'''List price'''
 
| style="text-align:center;"|$26.99
 
|-
 
| style="text-align:center;"|'''Aspect ratio'''
 
| style="text-align:center;"|4:3 (Pan & Scan)
 
|-
 
| style="text-align:center;"|'''Tape format'''
 
| style="text-align:center;"|T-120 (Standard Play, NTSC)
 
|-
 
| style="text-align:center;"|'''Audio'''
 
| style="text-align:center;"|Hi-Fi Stereo (Dolby Surround encoded)
 
|-
 
| style="text-align:center;"|'''Language'''
 
| style="text-align:center;"|English
 
|-
 
| style="text-align:center;"|'''Subtitles'''
 
| style="text-align:center;"|English (Closed Captioned)
 
|}
 
===DVD===
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
| style="text-align:center;"|'''List price'''
 
|
 
*$39.99 (1999-2000)
 
*$34.99 (2000)
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|'''Chapters'''
 
|27
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|'''Aspect ratio'''
 
|1.66:1 (5:3)
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|'''Disc format'''
 
|Single Side, Dual Layer
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|'''Audio'''
 
| style="text-align:left;"|
 
*English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
 
*French (Dolby Surround)
 
*Spanish (Dolby Surround)
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|'''Subtitles'''
 
|English SDH
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|'''Region code'''
 
|1 (NTSC)
 
|-
 
|'''Bonus material'''
 
|
 
*1995 Re-release Trailer
 
*Film Recommendations
 
|}
 
 
 
==VHS Supplements==
 
==VHS Supplements==
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
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!Video
 
!Video
 
!Creation date
 
!Creation date
  +
!Announcer
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|1
 
|1
 
|Green warning screens
 
|Green warning screens
|September 1997
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|October 21, 1997
 
|
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|2
 
|2
  +
|Please Stay Tuned (custom screen)
|Teaser trailer for Mulan
 
  +
|March 31, 1998
|November 1997
 
  +
|Jodi Bensons
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|3
 
|3
|Teaser trailer for A Bug's Life
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|Teaser trailer for Mulan
|November 1997
+
|November 14, 1997
 
|
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|4
 
|4
  +
|Next (custom version)
|Video preview for Melody Time
 
|January 1998
+
|March 31, 1998
  +
|Jodi Benson
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|5
 
|5
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|Teaser trailer for A Bug's Life (shorter version)
|Trailer for The Spirit of Mickey
 
 
|November 14, 1997
|January 1998
 
 
|
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|6
 
|6
  +
|Coming soon from Walt Disney Home Video (custom version)
|Trailer for Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World
 
|January 1998
+
|March 31, 1998
  +
|Jodi Benson
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|6
 
|Video preview for Melody Time
  +
|March 3, 1998
  +
|Mark Elliott
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|7
 
|7
  +
|Next (custom version)
|Video preview for Lady and the Tramp
 
|January 1998
+
|March 31, 1998
  +
|Jodi Benson
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|8
 
|8
 
|Trailer for The Spirit of Mickey
|Commercial for Disney's Cruise Line
 
|January 1998
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|March 31, 1998
  +
|Mark Elliott
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|9
 
|9
  +
|Next (custom version)
|Commercial for One Saturday Morning on ABC
 
|January 1998
+
|March 31, 1998
  +
|Jodi Benson
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|10
 
|10
 
|Trailer for Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World
|Feature Presentation (rare version indeed)
 
|January 1998
+
|March 31, 1998
  +
|Mark Elliott
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|11
 
|11
  +
|Next (custom version)
|THX Logo
 
  +
|March 31, 1998
|August 1995
 
  +
|Jodi Benson
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|12
 
|12
 
|Video preview for Lady and the Tramp
|Full Screen Format Disclamier
 
  +
|March 31, 1998
|January 1994
 
  +
|Mark Elliott
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
 
|13
 
|13
  +
|Next (custom version)
  +
|March 31, 1998
  +
|Jodi Benson
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
  +
|14
 
|Disney's Cruise Line commercial
  +
|March 31, 1998
  +
|Jodi Benson
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
  +
|15
  +
|On ABC bumper (custom version)
  +
|March 31, 1998
  +
|Jodi Benson
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
  +
|16
 
|One Saturday Morning on ABC commercial
  +
|March 31, 1998
  +
|Brian Cummings
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
  +
|17
  +
|Stay Tuned After the Feature (custom screen)
  +
|March 31, 1998
  +
|Jodi Benson
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
  +
|18
 
|Feature Presentation (custom screen)
  +
|March 31, 1998
  +
|Jodi Benson
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
  +
|19
 
|THX Logo
  +
|February 4, 1997
 
|
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
  +
|20
 
|Full Screen Format Disclamier
 
|January 22, 1994
 
|
 
|- style="text-align:center;"
  +
|21
 
|The Little Mermaid (restored verison)
 
|The Little Mermaid (restored verison)
|November 1997
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|November 14, 1997
 
|
 
|}
 
|}
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Random copies have the narration for Jodi Benson saying "Like our friends in another Disney film coming this year" during a preview for A Bug's Life.
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Early copies have the narration for Jodi Benson saying "Like our friends in another Disney film coming this year" during a preview for A Bug's Life.
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==Advertised on:==
 
==Advertised on:==
 
===Theatrical release===
 
===Theatrical release===
#[[Fun and Fancy Free (1997 VHS)]]
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#[[Fun and Fancy Free (1997 VHS)]] (July 15, 1997)
#Jungle 2 Jungle (VHS)
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#Jungle 2 Jungle (VHS) (July 29, 1997)
#Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin
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#Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin (VHS) (August 5, 1997)
 
#[[Mary Poppins (1997-1999 VHS/DVD)]] (August 26, 1997)
#Winnie the Pooh: Boo to You, Too! (VHS)
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#Winnie the Pooh: Boo to You Too! (1997 VHS) (August 26, 1997)
#[[Mary Poppins (1997-1999 VHS/DVD)]]
 
#[[Sleeping Beauty (1997 VHS)]]
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#[[Sleeping Beauty (1997 VHS)]] (September 16, 1997)
  +
#[[Alice in Wonderland (1986-1999 VHS)|Alice in Wonderland (1997 VHS)]] (October 14, 1997)
#[[The Jungle Book (1997 VHS/1999 DVD)]]
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#[[The Jungle Book (1997 VHS/1999 DVD)]] (October 14, 1997)
#How the Toys Saved Christmas (VHS)
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#How the Toys Saved Christmas (1997 VHS) (October 21, 1997)
   
 
===1998 VHS===
 
===1998 VHS===
#[[Hercules (1998 VHS/1999 DVD)|Hercules (1998 VHS)]]
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#[[Hercules (1998 VHS/1999 DVD)]] (February 3, 1998)
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#All 4 Walt Disney Film Classics: The Kurt Russell Collection (February 3, 1998)
#Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella (VHS)
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#Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella (VHS) (February 10, 1998)
#Oliver Twist (VHS)
+
#Oliver Twist (VHS) (February 10, 1998)
#Belle's Magical World (VHS)
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#Belle's Magical World (VHS) (February 17, 1998)
#[[Peter Pan (1998 VHS/1999 DVD)|Peter Pan (1998 VHS)]]
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#[[Peter Pan (1998 VHS/1999 DVD)|Peter Pan (1998 VHS)]] (March 3, 1998)
#That Darn Cat! (VHS/DVD)
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#That Darn Cat! (VHS/DVD) (March 17, 1998)
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===1999===
  +
#[[The Rescuers (1999 VHS)|The Rescuers]] (January 5, 1999) (Version 1) and (March 23, 1999) (Version 2)
  +
 
===1999-2000===
  +
#Annie (VHS/DVD) (December 14, 1999)
  +
#[[Toy Story (VHS/DVD)|Toy Story]] (January 11, 2000)
  +
#[[Tarzan (VHS/DVD)|Tarzan]] (February 1, 2000)
  +
#[[Mulan (1999-2000 VHS/DVD)|Mulan]] (February 1, 2000)
  +
#[[An Extremely Goofy Movie (VHS/DVD)|An Extremely Goofy Movie]] (February 29, 2000)
  +
#[[Pinocchio (1999-2000 VHS/DVD)|Pinocchio]] (March 7, 2000)
   
 
==In Other Countries==
 
==In Other Countries==
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!Release date
 
!Release date
 
|-
 
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|Japan
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| style="text-align:center;" |Japan
| style="text-align:center;"|VHS
+
| style="text-align:center;" |VHS
| style="text-align:center;"|July 24, 1998
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| style="text-align:center;" |July 24, 1998
 
|-
 
| style="text-align:center;" |France
 
| style="text-align:center;" |VHS
 
| style="text-align:center;" |October 31, 1998
 
|-
 
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|Australia
+
| style="text-align:center;" |United Kingdom
| style="text-align:center;"|VHS
+
| style="text-align:center;" |VHS
| style="text-align:center;"|August 14, 1998
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| style="text-align:center;" |November 23, 1998
 
|-
 
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|South Korea
+
| style="text-align:center;" |South Korea
| style="text-align:center;"|VHS
+
| style="text-align:center;" |VHS
| style="text-align:center;"|November 28, 1998
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| style="text-align:center;" |November 28, 1998
 
|-
 
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|UK
+
| style="text-align:center;" |Australia
| style="text-align:center;"|VHS
+
| style="text-align:center;" |VHS
| style="text-align:center;"|December 1998
+
| style="text-align:center;" |January 29, 1999
 
|-
 
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|UK
+
| style="text-align:center;" |United Kingdom
| style="text-align:center;"|DVD
+
| style="text-align:center;" |DVD
| style="text-align:center;"|March 24, 2000
+
| style="text-align:center;" |March 24, 2000
 
|-
 
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|Japan
+
| style="text-align:center;" |Japan
| style="text-align:center;"|DVD
+
| style="text-align:center;" |DVD
| style="text-align:center;"|November 17, 2000
+
| style="text-align:center;" |November 17, 2000
 
|}
 
|}
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'''Notice: '''After showing in theaters across Australia in June 1998 at the time of the winter school holidays, ''The Little Mermaid'' was actually released on videocassette in the same country in January 29, 1999. This preview for the film was found on the Australian video release of ''[[The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (VHS/DVD)|The Lion King II: Simba's Pride]]''.
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==Television broadcasts==
 
==Television broadcasts==
 
The Little Mermaid premiered on the ABC television network on February 28, 1999 and on the Disney Channel in this format from June 12, 1999 to September 8, 1999.
 
The Little Mermaid premiered on the ABC television network on February 28, 1999 and on the Disney Channel in this format from June 12, 1999 to September 8, 1999.
==Websites==
 
*http://disney.go.com/DisneyVideos/dvd/sub_littlemermaid.html (1999-2001)
 
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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littlemermaid_1998.jpg|VHS cover
 
littlemermaid_1998.jpg|VHS cover
 
littlemermaid_ukvhs.jpg|VHS cover (UK version)
 
littlemermaid_ukvhs.jpg|VHS cover (UK version)
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littlemermaid_australiavhs.jpg|VHS cover (Australian version)
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TheLittleMermaidJPVHS98.jpg|VHS cover (Japanese version)
 
littlemermaid_dvd.jpg|DVD cover
 
littlemermaid_dvd.jpg|DVD cover
 
littlemermaid_ukdvd.jpg|DVD cover (UK version)
 
littlemermaid_ukdvd.jpg|DVD cover (UK version)
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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==Videos==
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[[File:THE LITTLE MERMAID MOVIE TRAILER VHS 1989 1997|thumb|center|430 px]]
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[[File:The Little Mermaid - 1997 Reissue Trailer 3|thumb|center|430 px]]
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[[File:The Little Mermaid (1989) Trailer (VHS Capture)|thumb|center|430 px]]
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==Weblinks==
 
*http://disney.go.com/DisneyVideos/dvd/sub_littlemermaid.html (1999-2001)
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{{Succession
 
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|title = The Little Mermaid (1998 VHS/1999 DVD)
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|next = Melody Time (1998 VHS)
 
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[[Category:Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection]]
 
[[Category:Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection]]

Revision as of 23:35, 18 July 2021

Just after The Little Mermaid was re-released in theaters on November 14, 1997, Disney planned to re-release the film on VHS in THX-certified format. The video was released on March 31, 1998. Almost a year after the VHS stopped selling (as of January 31, 1999), the film got a DVD release on December 7, 1999.

Synopsis

DVD version

All the music, fun and excitement under the sea resurface in this magical, special/DVD edition of Disney's 28th animated masterpiece. Awash with breathtaking animation, unforgettably colorful characters and two Academy Awards for score and song, "Under the Sea," The Little Mermaid is one of Disney's most cherished films.

Ariel, the fun-loving and mischievous mermaid, is enchanted with all things human. Disregarding her father's order to stay away from the world above the sea, she swims to the surface and, in a raging storm, rescues the prince of her dreams. Determined to be human, she strikes a bargain with the devious seawitch, Ursula, and trades her fins and beautiful voice for legs. With her best friend, the adorable and chatty Flounder, and her reluctant chaperone Sebastian, the hilarious, reggae-singing Caribbean crab, at her side, Ariel must win the prince's love and save her father's kingdom - all in a heart-pounding race against time!

VHS Supplements

Video Creation date Announcer
1 Green warning screens October 21, 1997
2 Please Stay Tuned (custom screen) March 31, 1998 Jodi Bensons
3 Teaser trailer for Mulan November 14, 1997
4 Next (custom version) March 31, 1998 Jodi Benson
5 Teaser trailer for A Bug's Life (shorter version) November 14, 1997
6 Coming soon from Walt Disney Home Video (custom version) March 31, 1998 Jodi Benson
6 Video preview for Melody Time March 3, 1998 Mark Elliott
7 Next (custom version) March 31, 1998 Jodi Benson
8 Trailer for The Spirit of Mickey March 31, 1998 Mark Elliott
9 Next (custom version) March 31, 1998 Jodi Benson
10 Trailer for Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World March 31, 1998 Mark Elliott
11 Next (custom version) March 31, 1998 Jodi Benson
12 Video preview for Lady and the Tramp March 31, 1998 Mark Elliott
13 Next (custom version) March 31, 1998 Jodi Benson
14 Disney's Cruise Line commercial March 31, 1998 Jodi Benson
15 On ABC bumper (custom version) March 31, 1998 Jodi Benson
16 One Saturday Morning on ABC commercial March 31, 1998 Brian Cummings
17 Stay Tuned After the Feature (custom screen) March 31, 1998 Jodi Benson
18 Feature Presentation (custom screen) March 31, 1998 Jodi Benson
19 THX Logo February 4, 1997
20 Full Screen Format Disclamier January 22, 1994
21 The Little Mermaid (restored verison) November 14, 1997

Early copies have the narration for Jodi Benson saying "Like our friends in another Disney film coming this year" during a preview for A Bug's Life.

Advertised on:

Theatrical release

  1. Fun and Fancy Free (1997 VHS) (July 15, 1997)
  2. Jungle 2 Jungle (VHS) (July 29, 1997)
  3. Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin (VHS) (August 5, 1997)
  4. Mary Poppins (1997-1999 VHS/DVD) (August 26, 1997)
  5. Winnie the Pooh: Boo to You Too! (1997 VHS) (August 26, 1997)
  6. Sleeping Beauty (1997 VHS) (September 16, 1997)
  7. Alice in Wonderland (1997 VHS) (October 14, 1997)
  8. The Jungle Book (1997 VHS/1999 DVD) (October 14, 1997)
  9. How the Toys Saved Christmas (1997 VHS) (October 21, 1997)

1998 VHS

  1. Hercules (1998 VHS/1999 DVD) (February 3, 1998)
  2. All 4 Walt Disney Film Classics: The Kurt Russell Collection (February 3, 1998)
  3. Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella (VHS) (February 10, 1998)
  4. Oliver Twist (VHS) (February 10, 1998)
  5. Belle's Magical World (VHS) (February 17, 1998)
  6. Peter Pan (1998 VHS) (March 3, 1998)
  7. That Darn Cat! (VHS/DVD) (March 17, 1998)

1999

  1. The Rescuers (January 5, 1999) (Version 1) and (March 23, 1999) (Version 2)

1999-2000

  1. Annie (VHS/DVD) (December 14, 1999)
  2. Toy Story (January 11, 2000)
  3. Tarzan (February 1, 2000)
  4. Mulan (February 1, 2000)
  5. An Extremely Goofy Movie (February 29, 2000)
  6. Pinocchio (March 7, 2000)

In Other Countries

Country of origin Format Release date
Japan VHS July 24, 1998
France VHS October 31, 1998
United Kingdom VHS November 23, 1998
South Korea VHS November 28, 1998
Australia VHS January 29, 1999
United Kingdom DVD March 24, 2000
Japan DVD November 17, 2000

Notice: After showing in theaters across Australia in June 1998 at the time of the winter school holidays, The Little Mermaid was actually released on videocassette in the same country in January 29, 1999. This preview for the film was found on the Australian video release of The Lion King II: Simba's Pride.

Television broadcasts

The Little Mermaid premiered on the ABC television network on February 28, 1999 and on the Disney Channel in this format from June 12, 1999 to September 8, 1999.

Gallery

Videos

THE_LITTLE_MERMAID_MOVIE_TRAILER_VHS_1989_1997

THE LITTLE MERMAID MOVIE TRAILER VHS 1989 1997

The_Little_Mermaid_-_1997_Reissue_Trailer_3

The Little Mermaid - 1997 Reissue Trailer 3

The_Little_Mermaid_(1989)_Trailer_(VHS_Capture)

The Little Mermaid (1989) Trailer (VHS Capture)

Weblinks

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